Diversity in school leadership

Publications

• Stonewall education guide: effective school leadership
  Gain the confidence and knowledge you need to lead your school in creating an inclusive environment where every young person can fulfil their potential.
• School workforce in England 2010
  Data from the Department for Education's School Workforce Census for England on teachers and support staff from local authorities, and local authority maintained schools and academies
• The leadership aspirations and careers of black and minority ethnic teachers
  This report looks at the career experiences of black and minority ethnic (BME) teachers working in maintained schools across England
• Priorities, strategies and challenges: proactive leadership in multi-ethnic schools
  This report focuses on the leadership of schools with substantial numbers of minority ethnic students
• Leading Islamic Schools in the UK: a challenge for us all - summary
  Summarises the findings of a study into issues affecting leaders of Islamic schools in the UK

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Case studies

• Diversity in school leadership case studies: Nigel Best
  This case study is one of a series looking at the professional development journeys of school leaders from diverse backgrounds
• Diversity in school leadership case studies: Liam Nolan
  This case study is one of a series looking at the professional development journeys of school leaders from diverse backgrounds
• Diversity in school leadership case studies: Shewley Choudhry
  This case study is one of a series looking at the professional development journeys of school leaders from diverse backgrounds

Articles

• Information for aspirant leaders
  Our school leadership population should represent the diverse pupil population it serves, and the strength of that leadership is drawn from encouraging a diverse range of views, approaches and experiences. What steps can you take to support your leadership development?
• Information for headteachers, principals and governors
  What steps can you take in your school or academy to create a strong and robust leadership team that builds and maintains equality?
• How diverse is current school leadership?
  Research and experience tells us that many individuals and groups face significant barriers to their career progression and that the current leadership workforce is not representative of the populations and communities it serves. Find out about the barriers to progression that people face.
• How does the National College promote diversity and equality?
  Find out how the National College is working to diversify leadership through a combination of evidence-based direct action, effective communications to current and aspiring leaders, and collaborative work with other agencies.
• Why do diversity and equality matter?
  This topic focuses on diversity and equality specifically within school leadership. It explores the importance of continued work in this area and the steps we can all take in order to promote an equitable profession.